Make sure you're cyber safe

A strong password provides essential protection from financial fraud and identity theft. One of the most common ways that hackers break into computers is by guessing passwords! It is recommended to have 3 random words with a number and punctuation! #WarksCyberProtect

Updates contain important changes to improve the performance, stability and security of the applications that run on your devices. Installing them ensures that your software continues to run safely! #WarksCyberProtect

A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, full password or to move money to another account! Take Five to Stop Fraud! takefive-stopfraud.org.uk #TakeFiveStopFraud #WarksCyberProtect

Computer hardware can fail, data can be corrupted, computers can be lost, stolen, or destroyed. Data backup to an external hardrive or cloud-based storage can help you protect and restore your data when something goes wrong! #WarksCyberProtect

If you receive any unsolicited communication, whether it's a cold call, email or a text message, NEVER give out any personal or financial information. If you are in anyway suspicious, it is most likely a scam! #WarksCyberProtect

NEVER click on a link in a suspicious email requesting personal or financial information. If you are unsure, go to the actual secure website and check your account from there. #WarksCyberProtect

A strong password is crucial to protect your email account from hackers and the wealth of personal information found in your inbox. Keep this information safe and add two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security! #WarksCyberProtect